Energy Consulting group
Aerospace Service Business Leader- Repair
Energy Consulting group, Vandalia, Ohio, United States, 45377
Job Description Summary
Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.
The Aerospace Service Business Leader-Repair will own end-to-end business performance for the Repair portfolio, driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), financial outcomes, customer satisfaction, and team development. This Business Leader sets the strategic direction, aligns execution across operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and commercial, and delivers reliable output for military and commercial customers in a regulated MRO environment.
In this role, you will lead a cross‑functional team (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sourcing/Materials) of 40 direct reports across two locations in support of Electrical Power P&L business from annual forecasting to execution.
At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world‑class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of aerospace customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight.
GE Aerospace Electrical Power focuses on designing, manufacturing, and delivering advanced electrical power systems for aerospace applications. These systems are critical for powering aircraft, enabling efficient operation, and supporting the growing demand for electrification in aviation. GE Aerospace's electric power solutions are engineered to meet the highest standards of safety, quality, reliability, and performance, ensuring seamless integration into modern aircraft platforms.
Job Description Role & Responsibilities
Business Ownership and Strategy
Set and execute the site repair strategy, aligned to growth, capacity, and productivity targets.
Own the operating plan and P&L for the repair business, ensuring revenue, margin, cash, and cost commitments are met.
Develop and manage the site roadmap for throughput, capacity, footprint, technology adoption, digitization, and workforce skills.
SQDC Leadership
Lead a zero‑harm safety culture; ensure compliance with EHS policies and applicable regulations.
Ensure product quality and regulatory compliance; partner with Quality to maintain certifications (e.g., FAA, EASA, AS9100) and robust QMS.
Drive delivery performance (TAT, OTD) through standard work, production control, and constraint management.
Improve unit cost and cash through lean, productivity projects, material optimization, and repair yield improvement.
Operational Excellence
Lead daily, weekly, and monthly operating rhythms with clear KPIs, tiered accountability, visual management, and problem‑solving.
Champion continuous improvement (lean/kaizen), standard work, and stability; deploy shop‑floor improvements to eliminate waste and variability.
Partner with Engineering on repair development, special processes, routings, and NCR/turnbacks; accelerate dispositions and reduce rework.
Optimize planning and scheduling; align capacity, staffing, and equipment resources to customer demand.
Customer and Commercial
Serve as primary business leader with key customers; ensure responsiveness, communication, and high NPS/CSAT.
Collaborate with Commercial/Contracts on demand planning, pricing levers, shop visit forecasting, and contract performance.
Escalate and resolve critical customer issues, escapes, and concessions with urgency and transparency.
Supply Chain and Materials
Ensure reliable material availability; reduce shortages and expedite costs via SIOP, supplier performance management, and inventory health.
Drive repair source strategy, insourcing/outsourcing decisions, and supplier corrective action for quality and delivery.
Talent and Culture
Build and lead a high‑performing team; attract, develop, and retain diverse talent across operations, engineering, quality, and support functions.
Establish clear goals and development plans; foster inclusion, engagement, and recognition.
Model integrity, accountability, and collaboration across shifts and functions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years in a manufacturing/repair leadership role)
A minimum of 8 years of experience in MRO, or complex regulated manufacturing/repair environment
A minimum of 5 years of experience leading teams
Additional Information
This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% for customer, supplier, and network site engagements based on business needs
This position requires onsite work at the Vandalia, OH facility Monday-Friday
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree (MBA or technical)
Experience in Aerospace, MRO, or complex regulated manufacturing/repair, including extensive experience leading teams
Proven P&L or site/business ownership experience with strong financial acumen
Demonstrated success improving SQDC metrics in a high‑mix, variable‑demand environment
Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA Part 145, EASA, AS9100)
Experience with lean/continuous improvement, production control, and materials management
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills
Experience leading an FAA‑or EASA‑certified repair station or equivalent quality‑regulated site
Formal lean certification; experience deploying daily management systems and problem‑solving methodologies
Background in component/engine repair development, special processes, and NDT
Experience with SIOP, capacity modeling, and digital operations tools (MES/ERP)
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
And more!
This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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The Aerospace Service Business Leader-Repair will own end-to-end business performance for the Repair portfolio, driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), financial outcomes, customer satisfaction, and team development. This Business Leader sets the strategic direction, aligns execution across operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and commercial, and delivers reliable output for military and commercial customers in a regulated MRO environment.
In this role, you will lead a cross‑functional team (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sourcing/Materials) of 40 direct reports across two locations in support of Electrical Power P&L business from annual forecasting to execution.
At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world‑class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of aerospace customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight.
GE Aerospace Electrical Power focuses on designing, manufacturing, and delivering advanced electrical power systems for aerospace applications. These systems are critical for powering aircraft, enabling efficient operation, and supporting the growing demand for electrification in aviation. GE Aerospace's electric power solutions are engineered to meet the highest standards of safety, quality, reliability, and performance, ensuring seamless integration into modern aircraft platforms.
Job Description Role & Responsibilities
Business Ownership and Strategy
Set and execute the site repair strategy, aligned to growth, capacity, and productivity targets.
Own the operating plan and P&L for the repair business, ensuring revenue, margin, cash, and cost commitments are met.
Develop and manage the site roadmap for throughput, capacity, footprint, technology adoption, digitization, and workforce skills.
SQDC Leadership
Lead a zero‑harm safety culture; ensure compliance with EHS policies and applicable regulations.
Ensure product quality and regulatory compliance; partner with Quality to maintain certifications (e.g., FAA, EASA, AS9100) and robust QMS.
Drive delivery performance (TAT, OTD) through standard work, production control, and constraint management.
Improve unit cost and cash through lean, productivity projects, material optimization, and repair yield improvement.
Operational Excellence
Lead daily, weekly, and monthly operating rhythms with clear KPIs, tiered accountability, visual management, and problem‑solving.
Champion continuous improvement (lean/kaizen), standard work, and stability; deploy shop‑floor improvements to eliminate waste and variability.
Partner with Engineering on repair development, special processes, routings, and NCR/turnbacks; accelerate dispositions and reduce rework.
Optimize planning and scheduling; align capacity, staffing, and equipment resources to customer demand.
Customer and Commercial
Serve as primary business leader with key customers; ensure responsiveness, communication, and high NPS/CSAT.
Collaborate with Commercial/Contracts on demand planning, pricing levers, shop visit forecasting, and contract performance.
Escalate and resolve critical customer issues, escapes, and concessions with urgency and transparency.
Supply Chain and Materials
Ensure reliable material availability; reduce shortages and expedite costs via SIOP, supplier performance management, and inventory health.
Drive repair source strategy, insourcing/outsourcing decisions, and supplier corrective action for quality and delivery.
Talent and Culture
Build and lead a high‑performing team; attract, develop, and retain diverse talent across operations, engineering, quality, and support functions.
Establish clear goals and development plans; foster inclusion, engagement, and recognition.
Model integrity, accountability, and collaboration across shifts and functions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years in a manufacturing/repair leadership role)
A minimum of 8 years of experience in MRO, or complex regulated manufacturing/repair environment
A minimum of 5 years of experience leading teams
Additional Information
This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% for customer, supplier, and network site engagements based on business needs
This position requires onsite work at the Vandalia, OH facility Monday-Friday
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree (MBA or technical)
Experience in Aerospace, MRO, or complex regulated manufacturing/repair, including extensive experience leading teams
Proven P&L or site/business ownership experience with strong financial acumen
Demonstrated success improving SQDC metrics in a high‑mix, variable‑demand environment
Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA Part 145, EASA, AS9100)
Experience with lean/continuous improvement, production control, and materials management
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills
Experience leading an FAA‑or EASA‑certified repair station or equivalent quality‑regulated site
Formal lean certification; experience deploying daily management systems and problem‑solving methodologies
Background in component/engine repair development, special processes, and NDT
Experience with SIOP, capacity modeling, and digital operations tools (MES/ERP)
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
And more!
This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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